COVID-19 Resources - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

COVID-19 Updates

Community Resources

City of Addison COVID-19 Updates and Resources
City of Chicago COVID-19 Resources
Chicago COVID-19 Mutual Aid Volunteer Sign-Up
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information (DuPage County Health Department)
Coronavirus Information (Illinois Department of Human Services)
COVID-19 Community Resource Guides for Immigrant Families (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights)
COVID-19 Community Resources (Rush University Medical Center)
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance (FEMA)
COVID-19 Resources (Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University)
COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities
Crisis Pantry and Online Resources for LGBTQ Populations (Brave Space Alliance)
DuPage County Community Resource Information System
DuPage County Essential COVID-19 Resource Guide (YWCA Metropolitan Chicago)
Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic here.
IDHS Hotlines (Illinois Department of Human Services)
Online SNAP and IDHS Benefit Assistance (Illinois Department of Human Services)
Ways to Assist & Receive Help During COVID-19 (SocialWorks)
Click here for additional information on unemployment benefits, summer employment for youth, food pantries, public benefits assistance and more.

Employment & Small Business

Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (USBG National Charity Foundation)
Capital Good Fund is providing Crisis Relief Loans of $300 to $1,500 for childcare providers. Click here to learn more and click here to apply.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (U.S. Small Business Administration)
COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits FAQ (Illinois Department of Employment Security)
Low-Interest Emergency Loans for Small Businesses and Non-Profits (Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund)
Nonprofit Special Hardship (ComEd)
Remote Jobs Hiring Database
Resources for Emergency Childcare Providers (Erikson Institute)
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, if you are an employee and you were quarantined or seeking care for COVID-19, you may receive two weeks paid sick leave at full pay and two-thirds pay to care for a family member or child. If you are an employee and were required to be quarantined, took care of a family member who was required to be quarantined, or had to care for your child due to school or daycare closures you may be able to take 12 weeks job-protected leave under FMLA. Learn more here.
Small Business Owners and Federal Business Relief Resources (Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development)
Small Business Support Programs During COVID-19 (SafeHome.org)
Small Business Assistance Program (ComEd)
Click here for additional financial empowerment resources and frequently asked questions.

Food

COVID-19 Updates and Resources and Mobile Pantry Calendar (Northern Illinois Food Bank)
CPS locations are becoming Food Distribution Centers starting March 17th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Families will be given up to 3 days of food per child at any time. Those who need food delivered should call 773-533-KIDS or email familyservices@cps.edu.
HCS Family Services in DuPage County
Local Food Pantries:
- Beyond Hunger (Austin)
- Evangelical Emmanuel Church (Belmont-Cragin)
- Marillac House (East Garfield Park)
- European American Association & La Casa Norte (Humboldt Park)
- UI Health Food Pantry (Pilsen)
- Little Village New Life Community Church (South Lawndale)
- TSA Chicago Temple (Near West Side)
- Harmony Community Church (North Lawndale)
- New Mt. Pilgrim Church (West Garfield Park)
- Santa Maria Adolorata (West Town)

Health and Wellness

Breath Support for Changing Times (Five Keys Yoga)
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook (The Wellness Society)
Free Home Work-INs (Planet Fitness)
Free Mindfulness Classes for Kids (Mindful Schools)
Free Yoga and Meditation Videos (CorePower Yoga on Demand)
Help is Here: Talk to Someone (Illinois Department of Human Services)
The Illinois Call4Calm hotline is a great resource if you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support. Text TALK (or HABLAR) to 552020 to get a return call from a mental health professional. Text UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD, or SHELTER to 552020 for information and resources. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Online Platforms for Contraceptive and STI Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Kaiser Family Foundation)
Pharmacy Chains Waive Delivery Fees (Illinois Department on Aging)
Substance Abuse Prevention (AddictionCenter)
Violence Prevention and Support Resources (IDPH)

Housing, Utilities, and Internet Access

Learn about Comcast's policies and initiatives in response to COVID-19 here. They have increased the amount of funds available to provide more one-time bill credits of up to $500, while funds are available. These credits are for eligible residential customers who have outstanding balances or who are looking to reconnect their electric service.
The DuPage County Health Department and DuPagePads are partnering to offer homeless people a place to stay and food to eat. The Northern Illinois Food Bank will be providing meals and Pads is sheltering those at risk in local hotels as they closed their doors recently to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The service is being provided each Friday until further notice. Click here to review the City of Chicago's Homeless Services.
La Casa Norte shelter is offering free meals and shelter for homeless youth on West Side (ABC 7 Chicago)

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